Softcover

ISBN 10: 3540938036 ISBN 13: 9783540938033

Publisher: Springer, 2009

This new edition of the well-received introduction to solid-state physics provides a comprehensive overview of the basic theoretical and experimental concepts of materials science. Experimental aspects and laboratory details are highlighted in separate panels that enrich text and emphasize recent developments. Notably, new material in the third edition includes sections on important new devices, aspects of non- periodic structures of matter, phase transitions, defects, superconductors and nanostructures. Students will benefit significantly from solving the exercises given at the end of each chapter. This book is intended for university students in physics, materials science and electrical engineering. It has been thoroughly updated to maintain its relevance and usefulness to students and professionals.

Product Description:

This popular text is a comprehensive introduction to solid-state physics. New material in this edition covers important devices, aspects of non-periodic structures of matter, phase transitions, defects, superconductors and nanostructures.

Review:

From a Review of the original edition "... An excellent mix of concepts, theoretical arguments, and discussion of modern experiments - all at an introductory level ... Full of illustrations, photographs, schematic diagrams of experimental techniques, and graphs of results..." --American Journal of Physics